Ten Benefits of Massage Therapy to Improve Overall Holistic Health and Well-being
The benefits of massage therapy:
We are living in exceptional times! More sedentary than ever and an increase in stress and anxiety. Having lived through a pandemic for 2 years, experiencing levels of trauma, uncertainty, grief and loss, often it is difficult to pinpoint why we have a headache or backache or neck pain. Often there is a stigma attached to massage therapy; that it’s a luxury, However, as our world evolves, so has the necessity of treatments such as massage therapy. Many cultures around the world have long since used massage therapy as part of their routine wellbeing. Regular treatment can completely transform your physical, mental, and emotional health. The benefits of massage therapy can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone, from newborns to the elderly, there is no limit to its benefits.
Massage therapy effects the muscular, lymphatic, nervous and circulatory systems of the body. It has the ability to help increase circulation which ultimately reduces inflammation and eases pain and discomfort.
There are not only physical benefits of massage therapy, it also impacts us emotionally and mentally. Massage releases endorphins, serotonin and dopamine – our positive, feel good hormones. When we feel good, we are in a better mood and have more of an overall sense of happiness. This can reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep. Massage therapy works with multiple systems of the body - increasing fresh blood pumping and helping you to relax and feel healthier.
Massage is a necessity for many given the current environment we are living in. Regular maintenance will benefit your entire body and mind, leaving you feeling happier and healthier mentally, physically and emotionally.
Massage is for anyone, whether you are regular at exercise and athlete or a desk worker. Incorporating massage into your fitness routine will help you get into shape faster, improve performance, and recover faster from more intense workouts with less stiffness and soreness. It can even help prevent injuries by relieving conditions that commonly lead to injury before they get worse
Too often, people wait to have a massage until there is already an injury, stiffness or pain. people coming in for a massage after they have already injured themselves. However, massage has a cumulative effect. You are going to notice greater benefits when you are taking care of your body regularly and not just when you push it too hard or notice pain.
Pain is the bodies way of communicating with you that there is something wrong or something needs to change. All too often, we ignore this and view pain as an inconvenience. By having regular massage therapy, we can work towards preventing many environmental related aches and pains.
10 benefits for massage therapy:
1) Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
2) Relieves muscle pain and discomfort
3) Improve sleep quality
4) Boost immunity
5) Improve flexibility and range of motion
6) Improves relaxation
7) Stimulates Lymphatic System helping release toxins
8) Reduces headaches
9) Improves postural stress and discomfort
10) Increase blood circulation
To enjoy the benefits of massage therapy you can book a treatment with my by looking at my bookings here or sending me an email: info@natureshealinguk.com
